Section He-P 2103.03 - Cleaning and Sanitizing(a) The product contact surfaces of all multiservice containers, utensils, pipes, fillers, and equipment used in the transportation, processing, handling, and storage of beverages or water shall be:(1) Washed and rinsed after each use and shall be sanitized just prior to being used;(2) Inspected as often as necessary by plant personnel to maintain the sanitary condition of such surfaces and to assure they are kept free of scale, oxidation, and other residue or foreign matter; and(3) Cleaned immediately if the inspection shows the presence of any unsanitary condition, scale, residue, or oxidation.(b) After cleaning, all multiservice containers, utensils, and disassembled piping and equipment shall be transported and stored in a self draining position.(c) Mechanical washers shall be inspected as often as is necessary to assure adequate performance.(d) Filling equipment used for bottled beverages shall not be used for any non-beverage foods.(e) When filling equipment used for bottled water is also utilized for other beverages, such equipment shall be thoroughly washed, rinsed, and sanitized before being used for water.(f) Fillers, storage tanks, piping, and any other processing equipment used for non-food products shall not be used for beverages or bottled water.(g) Any methods prescribed in 21 CFR 129.80(d) or any subsequent amendments thereto, shall be considered the minimum levels to effect proper sanitization.(h) All chemical sanitizers shall be approved by the EPA, registered, and used according to the label.N.H. Admin. Code § He-P 2103.03
#7979, eff 10-22-03; ss by #10012, INTERIM, eff 10-22-11, EXPIRES: 4-19-12; ss by #10116, eff 4-19-12
Amended by Volume XXXVIII Number 50, Filed December 13, 2018, Proposed by #12680, Effective 11/27/2018, Expires 11/27/2028.